uterus and ovary problems?

[jbc1207]

I am 44, mother of two.  I had intermiten pain in the lower left abdomen two years ago and severe cramping during period for about four years.  However, it has gotten better this year.  Saw my gyno three years ago and had ultrasound; nothing abnormal except higher than normal level of estrogen in my left ovary.  The pain went away this year and my periods seem to be a bit lighter than the heavy bleeding I had for the past four years.  Still am having clots during period.

About two and a half months ago I bought the wrong vitamin that should be used by pregnant women and took it for about a month.  Now I am having aches in the belly around the belly button and below the belly button.  Sometimes I can feel my belly harden and painful in that area.  My abdomen is also bigger than used to.  What does this mean? I have an appointment with my family doctor next week.  What questions should I ask?  Thanks much!  

[jbc1207]

Thank you for your reply.  I saw my doctor two days ago and had pap smear and a lab test for CA125 due to concern of genetic factors (my mom had ovarian cancer and is having mets to the abdomen and pelvic.)  The result came back to be 33.6, which alarmed my doctor who urged me to see a gynecological oncologist.  I just had an ultra sound done this morning.  My question is: Is CA125 count with 33.6 an indicator of cancer?  And in the mean time before I see an oncologist, what can I do to alleviate the aching symptom?  Why do you think that I might be anemic?  Thanks again.

[Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.]

Hi there
You should get a good exam, pap smear, labs to check for anemia.
best wishes